Overview

Jonathan Adair is a litigation partner in Kirkland’s Chicago office. His practice focuses on complex commercial litigation at both the trial and appellate levels. He has represented clients in litigation matters across a broad array of subjects, including antitrust, breach of contract, M&A disputes, executive compensation, foreign judgment enforcement, toxic tort, insurance coverage, and False Claims Act.

Jonathan spent nine months working on secondment at the litigation department of a large corporation, where he managed a variety of litigation matters and developed a strong understanding of the in-house perspective and how to effectively work with outside counsel. Jonathan uses his experience working in-house to develop a strong team approach with his clients.

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Thought Leadership

Speaking Engagements

“Hot Topics & Current Trends in Antitrust Litigation,” GICLI Annual Meeting, November 2024

Recognition

Distinguished Alumni Award, Public Interest Law Initiative, 2020

Pro Bono Honor Roll, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, 2017–2022

Pro Bono All-Star, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 2017

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2015Illinois

Courts

  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit2022
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois2018
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan2018

Education

  • Washington University in St. Louis School of LawJ.D.

    magna cum laude

    2015

    Order of the Coif

    Dean’s Leadership Award

    Legal Practice Excellence Award

    Senior Executive Editor, Washington University Law Review

  • Northwestern UniversityB.A., Political Sciencecum laude2012